Part-Time Administrative Support Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Center for Business Development and Community Outreach at Penn State Scranton is seeking a Part-Time Administrative Support Assistant to assist with front-desk tasks, scheduling, and office operations for summer programming. The role requires strong organization, excellent communication, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and Google Workspace; HS diploma/GED with related experience preferred.

Hours are 24 per week with potential increases during June-July; the position emphasizes teamwork and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or higher plus one year of related experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Workspace.
• Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and visitors
• Answer and direct telephone and email inquiries
• Order office supplies
• Assist with events
• Schedule meetings
• Maintain calendars
• Process expenditures and payments
• Work with registration software
• Ensure compliance with records management policies
• Data entry and maintain work unit files
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Telephone handling

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Workspace

Data entry

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Center for Business Development and Community Outreach at Penn State Scranton provides continuing education, professional development, and career advancement programs in response to the region's educational and professional development needs. Our team serves students, working professionals, entrepreneurs, businesses, and community organizations by providing summer camps, workshops, professionally relevant courses, certificate programs, customized corporate training opportunities, and mentoring for those wishing to start and grow businesses.

We are currently seeking applications for a Part-Time (24 hr/weekly) Administrative Support Assistant. Hours may increase up to 40 hours in the for the end of June into July. The selected candidate must be available for the month of July, as this department is responsible for summer camps/programming. Specific scheduling questions can be addressed during the interview.

The successful candidate will have a broad variety of responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Greeting customers and visitors
• Answering and directing telephone and email inquiries
• Ordering office supplies
• Assisting with events
• Scheduling meetings
• Maintaining calendars
• Gathering information and processing expenditures for payment
• Working with financial and registration software
• Ensuring the office is compliant with records management policies
• Processing mail
• Data entry, and establishing and maintaining work unit files and databases
• Other duties as assigned

This position typically requires a High School diploma/GED or higher plus one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficiency with standard computer applications and programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google workspace are required. This position requires a high level of organization and attention to detail, as well as professionalism and excellent verbal and written communication skills. The person filling this position must be team-oriented as this is a fast-paced interactive operation and must be a self-starter.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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